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Colin Powell, The First Black Secretary Of State, Has Died Of COVID Complications

Powell, 84, was fully vaccinated, his family said. He had earlier been diagnosed with cancer.

Julia Reinstein

A Man Injured In The Kenosha Shootings Is Suing The Police For Allegedly "Conspiring" With Kyle Rittenhouse

Gaige Grosskreutz, who was shot in the arm, filed a federal lawsuit accusing police of enabling militants to engage in deadly violence during the anti-police protests in 2020.

Tasneem Nashrulla

Robert Durst Has Tested Positive For COVID-19, His Lawyer Says

His attorney, Dick DeGuerin, said Durst was fully vaccinated against the virus.

Adolfo Flores

Advocates Left A Meeting With Biden Officials Over Plans To Restart A Trump-Era Border Policy

The Biden administration said it was being forced by a court order to restart the Remain in Mexico policy as soon as mid-November.

Adolfo Flores

8 Photo Stories That Will Challenge Your View Of The World

Here are some of the most interesting and powerful photo stories from across the internet.

Pia Peterson

For These Abortion Clinic Escorts, The Vitriol From Protesters Has Gotten Way Worse As States Try To Restrict Access

“You never know who’s going to show up when you call 911. Nothing has ever come of it.”

Nicole Fallert

A US Capitol Police Officer Was Charged With Obstructing The Jan. 6 Investigation

“[I’]m a capitol police officer who agrees with your political stance,” Michael Riley allegedly wrote an unnamed Capitol rioter the next day.

Zoe Tillman

Fully Vaccinated International Travelers Will Be Allowed To Enter The US Starting November 8

Travelers will be required to show proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test taken within three days of departure.

Julia Reinstein

UK Lawmaker David Amess Was Stabbed And Killed In What Police Suspect Was A Terror Attack

Police said a 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

Ikran Dahir

26 Photos Of Dogs That Are Sure To Inspire You To Take Better Pics Of Your Furry Friend

From the streets to the beach, Magnum Dogs takes readers around the world with a range of big, small, bold, and beautiful canines.

Kirsten Chilstrom

Drake Threatened To Take Legal Action Against "Degrassi" Unless His Character Was "Healed And Taken Out Of His Wheelchair" Because He Worried It Made Him "Look Soft"

A former writer claimed that Drake threatened to quit the show over concerns that his character being in a wheelchair might make him look "soft" to his peers in the music industry.

Ellen Durney

Crazy Days And Nights Readers Fear The Gossip Site Has Gone QAnon

“I don’t care about made up satanism or pedo rings… The very first post I read here was about Gary Busey trying to use gold doubloons as legitimate currency and tbh I would just like more of that please.”

Katie Notopoulos

Jamie Spears’ Sister Claimed He “Manipulated” And “Caged” Britney Spears And Said He “Needs To Be Held Accountable” In Her First Interview Since That Devastating Court Testimony

"He caged her... He swooped in at the perfect moment, when she was at her most vulnerable, to take control."

Leyla Mohammed

What Happens When An Influencer Wants To Retire? These Ones Found Someone To Replace Them

Just like any other small business, like a doctor’s office or a boutique, influencer businesses can change hands.

Stephanie McNeal

Adele Got Brutally Honest About Her Divorce In New Song "Easy On Me" After Revealing Why She "Voluntarily Chose To Dismantle" Her Son's Life

"You can't deny how hard I have tried / I changed who I was to put you both first / But now I give up."

Ben Henry

A Viral TikTok Can Be The First Step Of Real Policy Changes — But It Is Only A First Step

In one-part of this week's newsletter: Anna Sacks used a tongue-in-cheek "unboxing" video to galvanize people to tag @Coach and put pressure on the company to speak to its questionable practices. But she reminds us that social media activism is only a starting point.

Tanya Chen

A Former Boeing Employee Is Accused Of Lying To Regulators About The 737 Max Before The Deadly Crashes That Killed Hundreds Of People

The Boeing 737 Max was grounded around the world after two crashes killed 346 people.

Salvador Hernandez

Robert Durst Will Spend The Rest Of His Life In Prison For Murdering His Friend

The multimillionaire, now 78 years old, is officially heading to prison after decades of suspicion.

Drusilla Moorhouse

HBO’s “What Happened, Brittany Murphy?” Attempts To Elevate A Tabloid Story

A new HBO Max docuseries is an often tasteless, yet awkwardly insightful tabloid portrait of the late star.

Alessa Dominguez

How A Nuyorican Photography Collective Changed New York's Photo Scene

“The way the art form is moving now, we’re not sure where it’s going to go, but we’re certain more people are involved more than ever.”

Pia Peterson

The Biden Administration Has Suspended A Trump-Era Policy That Put Immigrants At Risk Of Being Deported Without Due Process

The decision comes after BuzzFeed News inquired about data detailing how the little-known policy was used for several immigrants this year.

Hamed Aleaziz

A Teen Was Sentenced To 9 Years To Life In The Killing Of Barnard College Student Tessa Majors

Luchiano Lewis was one of three teens involved in the 2019 deadly stabbing of 18-year-old Tessa Majors in a Manhattan park.

Tasneem Nashrulla

Actor Lili Bernard Has Filed A Lawsuit Against Bill Cosby For Allegedly Drugging And Raping Her In 1990

“Although it occurred long ago, I still live with the fear, pain and shame every day of my life,” Bernard said.

Krystie Lee Yandoli

Alex Murdaugh Is Facing New Charges Related To The Death Of His Housekeeper

Murdaugh, whose wife and son were shot dead in mysterious circumstances in June, allegedly stole settlement funds from the sons of his housekeeper, who died in 2018.

David Mack

Ben Affleck And Matt Damon Explained How Writing "Good Will Hunting" Nearly Ruined Their Friendship And Revealed Why It Took Them 25 Years To Work Together Again

" <>Good Will Hunting took us so long...we were, like, unemployed, broke guys."

Ellen Durney

Khloé Kardashian Revealed She Corrects People When They Call Her 3-Year-Old Daughter “Big” Because She Doesn’t Want To Pass Down Her Own “Unhealthy” Relationship And Habits With Food

“People will always say, ‘She's so big.’ And I'll say, ‘Oh, she's so tall.’ I try to make them be more descriptive. I know what an adult means when they say that, but I don't want her to misinterpret that.”

Leyla Mohammed

Jonah Hill Asked Fans Not To Post Comments About His Body Because "It's Not Helpful And Doesn't Feel Good"

"Good or bad I want to politely let you know it's not helpful and doesn't feel good."

Ben Henry

Five People Were Killed In Bow-And-Arrow Attack In Norway

A man was taken into custody Wednesday night, and police believe he acted alone.

Nicole Fallert

A Black Trans "Hamilton" Cast Member Has Filed A Discrimination Complaint Against The Show

In the federal complaint, Suni Reid said their contract was suspended after requesting a gender-neutral dressing room.

Julia Reinstein

If You Take Ivermectin For COVID, Here’s What Happens To Your Body

Medical experts say this parasite-fighting drug shouldn’t be used to prevent or treat COVID-19. Here are the side effects and signs of toxicity you should know about.

Theresa Tamkins

Reading Between The Lines Of Plea Deals In The Capitol Riot Cases

A judge accepted the 100th guilty plea in the Jan. 6 cases on Wednesday.

Zoe Tillman

100 Capitol Rioters Have Pleaded Guilty. Here’s What Their Cases Show About The Jan. 6 Investigation.

Guilty pleas are stacking up. Here’s what rioters are admitting to, and what they and the government are getting out of these deals.

Zoe Tillman